Why Confirmation Preparation Is Broken
Last week Church of the Nativity hosted the Matter Conference. In my breakout Commissioning the Next Generation I was asked, “What do you do to...
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What People Get Wrong About Leadership
Early on I thought leadership was simply being in charge of a group of individuals. Tell people what to do and they’ll do it because you are in...
MYMU Admin
Nov 11, 2015
How To Grow Volunteers Into Leaders
There was a point in my ministry when I had plenty of volunteers; however, the ministry wasn’t growing. The problem was a lack of leadership. People...
MYMU Admin
Nov 9, 2015
accountability
How To Set Your Schedule
One of the hardest things for me to learn in youth ministry was how to set a schedule. Busy seasons would turn into the norm and instead of feeling...
MYMU Admin
Nov 6, 2015
What To Do When You Feel Alone In Ministry
Youth ministry can feel like an island. Even after 10 years of youth ministry their are moments where I feel alone, and abandoned by the rest of the...
MYMU Admin
Nov 4, 2015
comfort
Comfort Can Be Your Biggest Enemy
I couldn’t wait to arrive. At the beginning of my youth ministry journey I wanted to hit a point where everything was routine and I could sit back...
MYMU Admin
Nov 2, 2015
attendance
4 Things That Scare Youth Ministers
I have a fear of heights. While I can get on a plane the idea of climbing a 40ft ladder causes my palms to sweat. We all have fears that…
MYMU Admin
Oct 30, 2015
book
New Resource: Team UP!
When I first started in youth ministry I struggled to serve parents. Part of that struggle was the fact that I was intimidated by them. The other...
MYMU Admin
Oct 28, 2015
Student Leaders Worth The Investment
Peer ministry and student leadership groups take a lot of time. If done right it can transform not only your ministry, but the entire church. The...
MYMU Admin
Oct 26, 2015
Communication
The Key To Building Momentum In Your Youth Ministry
Every successful youth ministry builds momentum. To have momentum takes planning, creativity and especially CONSISTENCY. Too many ministries meet on...
MYMU Admin
Oct 23, 2015
One Thing You Can’t Assume Your Volunteers Know About You
I’m willing to bet that you are grateful for the men and women who serve in your ministry. The question is, “Does your team know that you are...
MYMU Admin
Oct 21, 2015
Communication
Why Youth Ministry Is Sales
There are a lot of great ways to advertise for your ministry (Check out my friends at Parishdesigner.com) but that’s only half the battle. While...
MYMU Admin
Oct 19, 2015